In case you were watching The L Word last night, let me point out that I've previously blogged about Lisa Yuskavage , the painter discussed in the scene between Tina and the Creepy Lawyer as they tried to estimate the value of the couple's household.

Over the weekend, I read what some of the DykeWriters were saying about The L Word and I was dismayed to realize how many people dislike the character Bette. I fear I have been blinded to Bette's faults by my identification with her. Even though my gender stylings are a bit more towards the Shane end of the spectrum, I think I identify more with Bette's artsy-fartsiness and her tendency to verbally bitch-slap those around her when she's angry. I wish I was her best friend.

My sympathy for Bette has only become more intense now that's she's wallowing in depression and has started acting out with liquor and women. If the lesbian phone tree is active, please pass along to Jennifer Beals that her character needs to call me immediately. Hideous break-up? I've been there, Bette, and I'm willing to listen.

I actually missed my chance of proximity to the cast of The L Word last week. There was a fan event here in L.A., and although I didn't go, I hard about it from someone who did it. Supposedly it was like Beatlemania when the cast came out: TINA!!! IVAN!!! SHANE!!! JENNIFER!!! Shane is our Paul.